Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2008/2009 | Page 24

LEGACY

OF SEPARATION
The smoothest SUBARU BOXER engine in the fleet powers
the Legacy 3.0R Limited and others to inspiring performances

W

hile it’s true that many of
the cars in the current
Subaru lineup are powered by
4-cylinder engines, the 6-cylinder SUBARU
BOXER is rapidly gaining in popularity. The
latest addition to the 6-cylinder set is the
2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited, a sleek
and stylish sedan that combines genuine
smile-inducing performance with real
luxury appointments.
At the heart of the matter is the
3.0-litre DOHC horizontally-opposed
6-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine, which
produces an invigorating 245 horsepower
at 6,600 rpm and 215 lb-ft of torque
at 4,200 rpm. The engine is a rolling
showcase for advanced technologies
including the Active Valve Control
System (AVCS) and SI-DRIVE (Subaru
Intelligent Drive).
The AVCS system optimizes the
timing of the intake valves to create
better low-end torque, engine efficiency
and top-end power. It also helps
the Legacy achieve strict emissions
standards and delivers impressive
fuel economy.
Meanwhile, the SI-DRIVE engine
management system offers drivers
the choice of three different modes:
Intelligent mode for better fuel
economy and increased smoothness in
low-traction conditions; Sport mode for
all-around daily driving; and Sport Sharp
mode for heightened throttle response
and more immediate power delivery.
With so much advanced technology
at play, this engine delivers genuine
6-cylinder performance combined with
real-world 4-cylinder efficiency.

Aside from all the great qualities
of the 3.0-litre SUBARU BOXER engine,
there’s plenty of other entertaining
aspects to be found on the new
Legacy 3.0R Limited. Of course, this
sophisticated sedan comes standard
with Subaru symmetrical full-time
All-Wheel Drive and the rally-proven,
4-wheel independent suspension system.
These unique features serve to create a
distinctly sporty experience behind the
wheel – on all types of roads and under
all kinds of weather conditions.
A limited-slip viscous-type rear
differential helps things along even
further, ensuring superior traction is
always part of the picture. The standard
Vehicle Dynamics Control system and
Traction Control System bring even more
safety and security into play.
On the topic of luxury, the Legacy
3.0R Limited is a clear winner as well. The
standard package includes leather seat
inserts, woodgrain interior trim, and a
leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear
selector. The audio system is similarly rich;
it’s a 385-watt Harman Kardon system
with 9 speakers, a 7-channel Harman

Kardon amplifier, 6-CD changer and
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with 3-month
free trial subscription. Meanwhile, the
optional Premier Package adds a GPS
DVD-based navigation system with a
touch-screen display.
With the emergence of the
6-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine,
Subaru drivers are discovering whole
new levels of driving excitement and
driving comfort. These feelings are being
shared by people behind the wheel of the
all-new Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited and
the Subaru Outback 3.0R Premier (both
featuring the 3.0-litre engine), and the
Subaru Tribeca, which boasts the largest
engine in company history, a 3.6-litre
6-cylinder SUBARU BOXER.
While there’s certainly nothing
wrong with the tried-and-true 4-cylinder
SUBARU BOXER engine – in fact, the exact
opposite – perhaps it’s time to swing
by your friendly neighbourhood Subaru
dealership to find out what an extra two
cylinders can add to your life.

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